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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs 2022 Volkswagen Passat

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Engine Horsepower & Torque

2012 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD175180
2.5L I4FWD175180
S2.5L I4FWD175180
SL2.5L I4FWD175180
SR3.5L V6FWD270258
SR3.5L V6FWD270258

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD174206
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD174206
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD174206

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2012 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
2.5L I4FWD701.14
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
SL2.5L I4FWD701.14
SR3.5L V6FWD771.26
SR3.5L V6FWD771.26

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD871.43
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD871.43
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD871.43

Gas Mileage

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD233127
2.5L I4FWD233227.5
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SL2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SR3.5L V6FWD202723.5
SR3.5L V6FWD202723.5

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD243630
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD243630
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD243630

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
S2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
S2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SR3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0
SR3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD10.07.08.0
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD10.07.08.0
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD10.07.08.0

Gas Tank Size

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SL2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SR3.5L V6FWD20.075.7
SR3.5L V6FWD20.075.7

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD18.068.1
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD18.068.1
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD18.068.1

Gas Tank Range

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD460620540
2.5L I4FWD460640550
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
SL2.5L I4FWD460640550
SR3.5L V6FWD400540470
SR3.5L V6FWD400540470

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD432648540
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD432648540
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD432648540

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD740998869
2.5L I4FWD7401030885
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SL2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SR3.5L V6FWD644869756
SR3.5L V6FWD644869756

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD6951043869
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD6951043869
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD6951043869

Towing Capacity

No Data Available: 2012 Nissan Altima Towing Capacity

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD1,000 lbs.

Legroom

2012 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
S2.5L I4FWD42.534.4
2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
S2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SL2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SR3.5L V6FWD42.534.4
SR3.5L V6FWD44.135.8

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD4239
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD4239
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD4239

2012 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
S2.5L I4FWD10887.4
2.5L I4FWD11290.9
S2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SL2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SR3.5L V6FWD10887.4
SR3.5L V6FWD11290.9

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD10699
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD10699
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD10699

Headroom

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
S2.5L I4FWD39.735.6
2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
S2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SL2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SR3.5L V6FWD37.235.6
SR3.5L V6FWD40.636.8

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD3737
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD3737
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD3737

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
S2.5L I4FWD100.890.4
2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
S2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SL2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SR3.5L V6FWD94.590.4
SR3.5L V6FWD103.193.5

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD9393
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD9393
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD9393

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

No Data Available: 2012 Nissan Altima Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

Trim Eng. Drive train Diameter Curb To Curb (ft) Diameter Curb To Curb (m) Radius Curb To Curb (ft) Radius Curb To Curb (m)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD36.411.118.25.5
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD36.411.118.25.5
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD36.411.118.25.5

Ground Clearance

2012 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
S2.5L I4FWD5.3
2.5L I4FWD5.4
S2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL2.5L I4FWD5.4
SR3.5L V6FWD5.3
SR3.5L V6FWD5.4

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD5.7
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD5.7
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD5.7

2012 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
S2.5L I4FWD13.5
2.5L I4FWD13.7
S2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL2.5L I4FWD13.7
SR3.5L V6FWD13.5
SR3.5L V6FWD13.7

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD14.5
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD14.5
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD14.5

Height

2012 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
S2.5L I4FWD55.94.661421.42
2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
S2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
SL2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
SR3.5L V6FWD55.94.661421.42
SR3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD584.831471.47
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD584.831471.47
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD584.831471.47

Length

2012 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
S2.5L I4FWD180.915.08459.54.59
2.5L I4FWD190.715.89484.44.84
S2.5L I4FWD190.715.89484.44.84
SL2.5L I4FWD190.715.89484.44.84
SR3.5L V6FWD180.915.08459.54.59
SR3.5L V6FWD190.715.89484.44.84

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD19316.084904.9
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD19316.084904.9
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD19316.084904.9

Width Without Mirrors

2012 Nissan Altima

Width W/O Mirrors

Trim Eng. Drive train Width W/O Mirrors (in) Width W/O Mirrors (ft) Width W/O Mirrors (cm) Width W/O Mirrors (m)
S2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
S2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SL2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SR3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SR3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Width W/O Mirrors

Trim Eng. Drive train Width W/O Mirrors (in) Width W/O Mirrors (ft) Width W/O Mirrors (cm) Width W/O Mirrors (m)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD72.66.051841.84
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD72.66.051841.84
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD72.66.051841.84

Wheelbase

2012 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
S2.5L I4FWD105.38.78267.52.67
2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SR3.5L V6FWD105.38.78267.52.67
SR3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD1109.172792.79
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD1109.172792.79
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD1109.172792.79

Curb Weight

2012 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,081 lbs.175 hp17.6 lbs/hp
2.5L I4FWD3,180 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,193 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SR3.5L V6FWD3,333 lbs.270 hp12.3 lbs/hp
SR3.5L V6FWD3,357 lbs.270 hp12.4 lbs/hp

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
2.0T Limited Edition2.0L I4FWD3,369 lbs.174 hp19.4 lbs/hp
2.0T RLine2.0L I4FWD3,369 lbs.174 hp19.4 lbs/hp
2.0T SE2.0L I4FWD3,369 lbs.174 hp19.4 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2012 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L5W-30
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE5.1 Qts.4.8 L5W-30

No Data Available: 2022 Volkswagen Passat Oil Capacity

Battery Size

2012 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard Ex Hybrid359 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

No Data Available: 2022 Volkswagen Passat Oil Capacity

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2012 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe I4 Manual 2.5 S Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
2dr Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
2dr Coupe V6 Manual 3.5 SR Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
2dr Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SR Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SR Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2.0T SE Auto Trunk Volume15.9 ft30.45 m3
2.0T R-Line Auto Trunk Volume15.9 ft30.45 m3
2.0T Limited Edition Auto Trunk Volume15.9 ft30.45 m3
Trunk Volume16.0 ft30.45 m3

Timing Belt Or Chain

2012 Nissan Altima

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

Exterior Colors

2012 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Brilliant Silver Metallic [Silver]
Dark Slate Metallic [Gray]
Metallic Slate [Gray]
Super Black [Black]
Winter Frost Pearl [White]

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Aurora Red Metallic [Red]
Deep Black Pearl [Black]
Platinum Gray Metallic [Gray]
Pure White [White]
Tourmaline Blue Metallic [Blue]

Interior Colors

2012 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Frost w/Velour Seat Trim [Silver]

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Mauro Brown w/Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces [Brown]
Shetland Beige w/Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces [Beige]
Titan Black w/Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces [Black]

Steering Wheel Size

2012 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
15"4"C

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
14 1/2"4 3/8"None

Wiper Sizes

2012 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2816None

2022 Volkswagen Passat

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2419None
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